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1970s Maps of Phoenix, Arizona

Explore 15 historic maps of Phoenix from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Phoenix's landscape evolved across the 1970s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1970s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Phoenix's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Phoenix, AZ maps

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  1. 1971 Map of Phoenix
    1971 Map of Phoenix
    1971 Phoenix
    1971 Print · USGS
    Central Arizona at the start of the seventies shows a desert metropolis expanding toward the Sun Valley retirement boom. Trace the growth of Sun City and Glendale, or locate remote historic sites like the Vulture Gold Mine and Nottbusch Cemetery.
  4. 1971 Map of El Mirage
    1971 Map of El Mirage
    1971 El Mirage
    1971 Print · USGS
    Maricopa County underwent a dramatic transformation in the early seventies as planned retirement communities rose from the desert. Trace the early layouts of Sun City and Youngtown alongside the active flight lines of Luke Air Force Base.
  7. 1971 Map of Union Hills, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Union Hills, 1972 Print
    1971 Union Hills
    1972 Print · USGS
    Maricopa County's northern desert frontier is captured in the early seventies, showing the first stages of suburban expansion. Trace the original boundaries of Adobe and the natural drainage of Cave Creek and Skunk Creek before modern development obscured these landmarks.
  10. 1971 Map of Currys Corner, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Currys Corner, 1972 Print
    1971 Currys Corner
    1972 Print · USGS
    Maricopa County's arid landscape is captured in the early 1970s, revealing the desert prior to extensive modern development. Genealogists and local historians can trace the footprint of Currys Corner and the path of the Old Verde Canal across the desert floor.
  13. 1971 Map of Glendale, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Glendale, 1972 Print
    1971 Glendale
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Salt River Valley is captured in the early seventies, showing a fascinating mix of industrial farming and suburban growth. Trace the expansion of Glendale and Peoria alongside the vital Arizona Canal as the desert landscape began its modern transformation.
  16. 1971 Map of Paradise Valley, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Paradise Valley, 1972 Print
    1971 Paradise Valley
    1972 Print · USGS
    The desert landscape of Central Arizona is shown during a period of rapid suburban growth in the early seventies. Trace the evolving boundaries of Paradise Valley and Scottsdale as residential streets began to encircle Mummy Mountain.
  19. 1971 Map of Guadalupe, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Guadalupe, 1972 Print
    1971 Guadalupe
    1972 Print · USGS
    Maricopa County agriculture and rural life are captured in the early seventies before the surge of desert suburbanization. Genealogists and local researchers can trace the early footprints of Guadalupe and the farming settlements at Kyrene and Hightown.
  22. 1971 Map of Hedgpeth Hills, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Hedgpeth Hills, 1972 Print
    1971 Hedgpeth Hills
    1972 Print · USGS
    Maricopa County is captured during its early 1970s agricultural expansion in this aerial orthophoto. Researchers can trace the development of irrigation grids and rural land use between Pyramid Pk and the Hedgpeth Hills.
  25. 1971 Map of Lone Butte, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Lone Butte, 1972 Print
    1971 Lone Butte
    1972 Print · USGS
    Maricopa County's southern desert reaches are captured in the early 1970s, showcasing the intersection of natural peaks and industrial testing. Trace the development of the Phoenix Proving Grounds and the rugged terrain of South Mountain.
  28. 1971 Map of Phoenix, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Phoenix, 1972 Print
    1971 Phoenix
    1972 Print · USGS
    Central Arizona's urban heart is captured in the early seventies, showing the rapid transformation of the desert landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace the evolution of Phoenix and South Phoenix along the banks of the Salt River.
  31. 1971 Map of Sunnyslope, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Sunnyslope, 1972 Print
    1971 Sunnyslope
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Phoenix suburbs and desert peaks are captured in this early 1970s aerial survey. Trace the path of the Arizona Canal as it cuts through the developing neighborhoods of Sunnyslope and Phoenix, framed by landmarks like Shaw Butte.
  34. 1971 Map of Laveen, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Laveen, 1972 Print
    1971 Laveen
    1972 Print · USGS
    Maricopa County agriculture meets the desert river bottom in the early seventies, capturing the transition from farm to field. Local researchers can trace the development of Laveen and the riverfront settlement of Komatke along the winding Gila River.
  37. 1971 Map of Tolleson, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Tolleson, 1972 Print
    1971 Tolleson
    1972 Print · USGS
    Maricopa County's western valley is seen in a photographic transition during the early seventies, as desert agriculture met suburban expansion. Researchers can trace the layout of Tolleson and Avondale or follow the path of the Gila River.
  40. 1971 Map of Fowler, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Fowler, 1972 Print
    1971 Fowler
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Phoenix metropolitan area meets the agricultural plains of Maricopa County in the early seventies, capturing a landscape in transition. Researchers can trace the development of Fowler and Santa Maria or examine the natural course of the Salt River.
  43. 1971 Map of Tempe, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Tempe, 1973 Print
    1971 Tempe
    1973 Print · USGS
    The East Valley transitions from agricultural roots to suburban sprawl in the early seventies. Genealogists and local historians can trace the precise development of residential blocks around Tempe, Scottsdale, and the Salt River.
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